100M+ total YouTube views and 225M+ hours of watch time.

 Developing long-form content for Netflix, Disney, and PBS.

1 in 5 U.S. parents with kids under 8 report their kids watch it.

Since launching on YouTube in June 2024, the animated sing-along series Learning With Ms. Houston, created by Briana Ambr’e Houston, has become a staple with young kids. Born out of an educator’s desire to bring more diverse representation to children’s content, Learning With Ms. Houston has quickly established itself as a powerhouse property, with nearly one in five U.S. parents of children ages eight and under reporting that their kids watch it.

Through its nursery rhymes and original songs, which incorporate R&B, hip-hop, and Afro-beats, Learning With Ms. Houston has built a dedicated fan base of nearly a million social media followers across all platforms. Over the past six months, the property’s total social media audience has grown by more than 60%, highlighting its tremendous appeal as more people discover it.

Ms. Houston continues to capture hearts and gain widespread recognition. With its growing popularity and strong audience engagement, Learning With Ms. Houston is the perfect kids' IP for licensing, live touring, publishing, and more — offering limitless opportunities for expansion and collaboration.

Large, big-box retailers that carry a broad range of products. Ex: Walmart, Target, and Tesco.

Traditional, multi-category stores with mid-to-high price ranges. Ex: Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and John Lewis.

Selling directly to consumers without 3rd-party retailers. Ex.: Brand-owned e-commerce sites, subscription boxes (Dollar Shave Club), and brand pop-ups.

Slightly more value-focused than high-end department stores. Ex: Kohl’s, and Dillard’s.

Sell surplus or out-of-season merchandise at lower prices. Ex: T.J. Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and Outlet Malls.

Primarily food-focused, but often include general merchandise sections. Ex: Kroger, Whole Foods, and Carrefour.

Stores focused on specific product verticals or hobbies.

Virtual marketplaces that sell digital goods (NFTs, in-game items, etc.). Ex.: Fortnite Item Shop, Roblox, and Decentraland.

Extreme value-focused retailers offering low-priced goods. Ex: Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Poundland.

Stores focused on broad reach and/or price sensitivity.

Ms. Houston

Learning with Ms. Houston has quickly become a beloved brand among children and families, blending culturally diverse music styles with engaging early learning content. Created by educator Briana Ambr’e Houston, the brand was born out of a need for more diverse representation in preschool education—and it’s now a viral sensation:

130K+ YouTube subscribers since launch (Jan 2024)
100M+ video views and 225M+ watch hours
50M+ TikTok views using official sounds
13x–31x above-average engagement across social media
With a fast-growing fan base of kids, parents, and educators, Ms. Houston is positioned to become a household name in children’s edutainment—and now we’re expanding into the educational toy and publishing space.
We are seeking innovative licensees and partners to develop and distribute high-quality preschool products including:

Educational Jigsaw Puzzles
Featuring bright, inclusive artwork and early learning themes (ABCs, colors, affirmations, shapes)
Interactive Books
Sing-along storybooks, activity workbooks, affirmation journals, and bilingual learning guides
Preschool Toys
STEM-friendly manipulatives, plush characters, and musical toys inspired by the series’ original songs (e.g., “Dinosaur Dance”, “Street Safety”)
Why Ms. Houston?
Built-in audience of parents and teachers looking for culturally relevant learning tools
Engaged fan base eager for physical products to match the songs and characters they love
Live touring, D2C, and holiday content initiatives already in motion for 2025 & 2026

Broad online marketplaces, often with global reach. Ex.: Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, and Mercado Libre.

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